Cost & Estimating Lead

Company DescriptionFrom the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational programmes covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations.With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services.
Working from 113 offices in 46 countries, we make the difference to projects across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors worldwide.At Turner & Townsend we're passionate about making the difference.
That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 130 countries worldwide.Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture.
Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver.
As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.Job DescriptionThe Costing and Estimating Lead will be responsible for leading the cost and estimating team within the PMO function.
The role holder will lead the review, development and implementation of processes, procedures and systems to be used in the planning, estimating, budgeting, funding, managing, and controlling costs so that the project can be completed within the approved budget.The role holder shall provide leadership in costing and estimating throughout the delivery of the major project, ensuring that the costing and estimating controls are being complied with across the project, including by the Project Delivery Partner and the appointed contractor(s).
The role holder will also lead cost management and estimation across the programme and will ensure that there is a focus on accurate forecasting of out-turn costs and cash flow and a culture of mitigating any estimated cost-overruns is embedded.Lead the costing and estimating team within the PMO function Oversee the review, development and implementation of processes, procedures and systems to be used in the planning, estimating, budgeting, funding, managing, and controlling of costs so that the project can be completed within the approved budget Undertake a review of program requirements in relation to cost management and control in relation to budget, forecasting, cashflow and payment of costs and in line with finance and reporting requirementsDevelop the necessary processes and systems for cost management and control which align to the commissions existing processes and systemsIdentify and define an appropriate software, where required, for costing and estimating and support in the implementation of sameDevelop and define contingency management processes and proceduresDefine and manage the funding and cashflow requirements for the project and effectively report this to TII monthly, to ensure contractual compliance with all contractsDevelop and draft the cost management requirements for procurement and contract documents for the Core Contracts ensuring the alignment of these across full suite of documentsEnsure that all cost and management requirements are communicated to the M100 and M300 Contractors to ensure alignment with the project controls frameworkSupport during the tender evaluation phase of the procurement process, supporting with tender clarifications and evaluation of tender submissions in relation to cost and estimatingPlanning, estimating, budgeting, financing, funding, managing, and controlling costs so that the project can be completed within the approved budgetManage the funding and cashflow requirements for the proejct and effectively report this to client partners monthly, to ensure contractual compliance with all contractsDuring the procurement and delivery manage the overall budget as set out in the Preliminary Business Case through to delivery, centrally managing costs for the entire scheme including coordinating costs from other elements of partner organisations , Land and PropertyMonitor and assure compliance with the Directorate's cost control standards across all Core Contracts notifying the PMO Lead and/or Programme Director and Project Manager of any non-conformance issuesOversee the Project Delivery Partner, who as NEC 4 Project Manager shall execute cost management across the M400 contracts under their remit, including undertaking audits of their cost management activitiesUndertake the cost management for the M500 ContractorUndertake all necessary cost reporting required with active management of the budget to ensure accuracy and timely reporting, auditing the delivery of cost management at scheme level to ensure complianceOversee the handover of all cost management systems and processes and information to the commission Provide an independent, objective view of costing and estimating across the various levels of governance and other stakeholders as requiredCollaborate with the wider PMO, Directorate and Project Delivery Partner and contractor(s) leadingcosting and estimating forums to ensure accuracy of all costing and estimating, validating that it is representative of project costs and ensuring that there is a focus on cost management Qualifications15+ years' experience in cost management and estimation with at least 5+ years' experience within metro rail projects or projects of a similar scale and complexityFurther experience I understanding of the following is required:Designing and implementing the costing and estimating frameworks within a PMO functionDelivering costing and estimating management in major projects environments to enable achievement of project goals and objectivesKnowledge of cost management principles, methods, techniques and tools, including the standard method of measurementCost analysis, cost modelling and benchmarking processes and techniquesCosting systems and toolkitsFacilitating collaboration with project stakeholder to ensure consistency and transparency in approach and dataProject controls designDelivering continuous improvement programsInformation management and reportingWorking in a comparable consultancy environment, or with a client or contractor organisationDevelopment of standard operating procedures Additional InformationWhat we offer you:Full timeHybrid working Competitive remuneration and attractive range of benefitsPension27 days Annual leave (+ 2 company days)Opportunity to work on impactful and innovative projectsCareer development opportunities both in Ireland and globallyOpportunity to work with a diverse group of talented and collaborative colleaguesAdditional InformationOur inspired people share our vision and mission.
We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.We want our people to succeed both in work and life.
To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.Please find out more about us at#LI-SF1SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process.
No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees.
In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.
Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process.
No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees.
In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.